Manufacturing & Supply Chain Internship: End-to-End Delivery

Caterpillar Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Stipend

Relocation Assistance

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana, offers a four-year university internship beginning May 2027. The program runs full-time in the summer (40 hours/week) and transitions to part-time during the academic year, with potential continuation until graduation.

Interns will engage in Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain Planning. The role emphasizes hands-on experience, mentoring, and a structured learning environment in a real-world setting.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Collaborative work with diverse teams and cultures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and learn new skills quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Contribute to an inclusive, constructive work environment.
• Acknowledge and value teammates' contributions.

Responsibilities

• Support diverse engineering and manufacturing projects within Caterpillar Lafayette LEC.
• Engage with manufacturing engineering, facilities, operations, quality and supply chain roles.
• Collaborate with teammates to apply technical and analytical skills to real-world problems.
• Develop and refine processes while communicating effectively with team members.
• Participate in mentoring and networking opportunities provided by the program.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Recognition of contributions

Education

Enrollment in a 4-year university (engineering, business, or related)

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana, offers a four-year university internship beginning May 2027. The program runs full-time in the summer (40 hours/week) and transitions to part-time during the academic year, with potential continuation until graduation.

Interns will engage in Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain Planning. The role emphasizes hands-on experience, mentoring, and a structured learning environment in a real-world setting.